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2007 Pow Wow Information
This is work in progress, for now we have just posted a few details like head staff, admission and opening hours - please visit back soon for updated information. Last updated on 5/11/2007.

Location
Seneca Allegany Territory.
Veterans Park, Broad Street, Salamanca, NY, 14779.
You may click here to locate it on the map and get driving directions.

Head Staff
Emcee: Larry Smallwood
Co-MC: Michael “Smitty” Smith
Arena Director: Darryl Jimerson
Head Male Dancer: TBD
Head Female Dancer: TBD
Head Veteran Dancer: Clayton Logan
Smoke Dance Singers: Blaine Tallchief, John Block
Head Male Judge: Herbie John
Head Female Judge: Lisa Jonathan
Head Drum Judge: Harvey Dreaver
Host Drum: Eagle Flight
Veterans: TBD
Invocation: Clayton Logan, George Heron


$125,000+ Cash Prizes
Seneca Allegany Hotel & Casino Veterans Pow Wow
2007 Dance and Drum Cash Prizes

$28,000 Northern + Southern Drum Competition
1st: $4,500; 2nd: $3,500;
3rd : $2,500; 4th: $1,500; Consolation: $1000
(plus honorarium for non-pIacing drums in each category)

$67,000 Dance Competitions

Golden Age (50+) Men and Women Combined
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400

Northern/Contemporary Adults (18-49)
Men’s N.Traditional, Contemporary Grass & Northern Fancy
Women’s Northern Traditional, Contemporary Jingle & Fancy
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400

Southern/Old Style Adults (18-49)
Men’s Southern Straight, Old Style Grass & Southern Fancy
Women’s Southern Traditional, Old Style Jingle
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400

Teens (13-17)
Boy’s Traditional, Grass & Fancy
Girl’s Traditional, Jingle & Fancy
1st: $500; 2nd: $400; 3rd: $300; 4th: $200; 5th: $100

Kids (6-12)
Boy’s Traditional, Grass & Fancy
Girl’s Traditional, Jingle & Fancy
1st: $300; 2nd: $250; 3rd: $200; 4th: $150; 5th: $100

$21,000 Smoke Dance Competition

Golden Age (50+) and Adults (18-49)
1st: $1,200; 2nd: $1000; 3rd: $800; 4th: $600; 5th: $400

Teens (13-17)
1st: $500; 2nd: $400; 3rd: $300; 4th: $200; 5th: $100

Kids (6-12)
1st: $300; 2nd: $250; 3rd: $200; 4th: $150; 5th: $100

Team Dance
5 Winners – Prizes $3,000 (1ST – 5TH Places)
1st: $1,000; 2nd: $800; 3rd: $600; 4th: $400; 5th: $200

Hoop Dance
3 Winners – Prizes $1,000 (1st – 3rd Places)
1st: $500; 2nd: $300; 3rd: $200



Schedule - Friday July 27, 2007

Gates and Vendors open at 4:30 PM
Exhibition Lacrosse Game (More details later)
Traditional Fireball Game
Iroquois Social Dancing
Registration Closes at 8 PM.
There is a Jo Dee Messina Concert at the Casino Event Center, shuttle bus will be available to and from the casino up until about 8PM.
Schedule - Saturday July 28, 2007

Dance/Drum Registration Opens at 9 AM
Gates open to the public at 10 AM
Grand Entry at Noon - Registration Closes
More Details will be posted later
Schedule - Sunday July 29, 2007


Gates open at 10 AM
Grand Entry at Noon
More Details will be posted later
Admission:
Friday Night: Free
Adults: $7
Two-Day: $12
Seniors (50+), Natives & Kids (7-17): $5
Kids 0-6, and Veterans only: FREE!


Lodging:
This List will be updated shortly, we are still determining some of the options

Holiday Inn-Salamanca, NY-located a hop skip and jump away (Try ask to be put on the waiting list).
Free Camping next to the Seneca Nation Administrative complex, showers available (Haley/JoJo-Redeye Building), security and shuttle bus.
Olean, NY- numerous hotels/motels located 15-20 away from pw also right by Walmart!
Jamestown, NY- hotels/motels located 30-35 minutes away from pw
Ellicottville, NY- Microtel & Holiday Valley
Highbanks campground- 15 minutes from pow wow w/ tent spots, cabins, RV hookup, boat dock, swimming pool, playground, etc. for a fee
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or comments you may contact us by mail, fax or phone.

Mail To:
Seneca Nation Of Indians
Attn: Pow Wow Committee
PO Box 231
Salamanca, NY, 14779

Fax To:
(716) 945-1565 Attention to Pow Wow Commitee

Phone 8AM to 3:00PM (Eastern Time):
(716) 945-8558 ext 3083, Nicole John

Phone Anytime Voice Mail Box:
(716) 945-8558 extension 4200.

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eap7

This sounds like a good powwow and its on my birthday! (July 28th) Maybe I'll be there...

**Summer_June**

This powwow is the same time as Grand River powwow here in Six Nations again!! lol

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eap7

So is this powwow near the Seneca Allegany Casino? I've never been out there. Also anyone know if there's a host hotel or discounted rate at any of the hotels?

LISA IRONMAKER

Hola! lots of money........sounds like it's going to be a goot one! too far for this chic thou.

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eap7

So tonight while I was "at work", I called all the hotels I could find in Ellicotville, Salamanca and Olean and they're all sold out... is it time to bust out the credit card for the casino or the tent for the camp ground? Any other towns nearby to suggest?

3ndnbear

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